Lorenzo de Medici
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January 1, 1449- April 9, 1492
Florence, Italy

Five Facts About Lorenzo Medici

  • Was an Italian Statesman
  • Nickname- Lorenzo The Magnificent

  • There were schools named after him

  • He was the ruler of Florence
  • Lorenzo was the son of Piero The Gouty (The King)



Lorenzo was very excellent in Politicians. He was very known and popular for what he did for Art. Lorenzo would pay well known artists to paint things (Such as the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel). He paid Michelangelo and so much more! He was married and had 10 children. Half of his his children died very young. Lorenzo died at the age of 43.